London Attractions Rich in Tudor History

St. James Palace Tours

St. James Palace is one of London’s oldest palaces, and was commissioned by King Henry VIII. It was constructed in the same red-brick Tudor style as can be seen in Hampton Court Palace. Although the British Monarchy has not resided there in two centuries, it is still the official Royal Court.

While you won’t be able to see the interior of St. James Palace (it’s not open to the public), you can still walk by and see the guards outside.

The Tudors at St. James Palace

Queen Mary I: Mary died at St. James Palace on November 17th, 1558. Mary’s heart and bowels are buried in the palace’s Chapel, and the rest of her is buried at Westminster Abbey. So that’s pretty disturbing.